Gain an edge in law school when you prepare with the Pacific Legal Scholars Program. This is a highly selective, seven-unit program designed to expose students to the legal field and prepare them for the rigors of law school.

Program Highlights

Explore career options and interact with law faculty through unique one-unit seminars

Become "law school ready" by developing the necessary skills for understanding the practice of law

Enhance your intellectual curiosity and your legal network through activities that include law faculty and practitioners

Engage with experienced and dedicated faculty who provide individualized attention

Enjoy special access to law school events at Pacific McGeorge

Meet with Program Director for personalized advising to customize your education

Pursue internship opportunities in the legal community

Benefits

Earn a bachelor's degree and juris doctorate (J.D.) in six years (3+3 track) or seven years (4+3 track) and start your career faster

Guarantee your admission to Pacific McGeorge by meeting the median LSAT score and GPA of the previous entering class (151 LSAT and 3.14 GPA in 2014)

Become eligible for unique scholarship opportunities not available to other student

LSAT waiver

Students enrolled in the 3+3 Pacific Legal Scholars program that earn an undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher after six consecutive semesters at Pacific and who score in the 85th percentile or above on the SAT (combined verbal and math only) or the ACT in the year in which it was taken may apply to the Pacific McGeorge School of Law without sitting for the LSAT.

Students enrolled in the 4+3 program must earn an undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher after eight consecutive semesters at Pacific and score in the 85th percentile or above on the SAT (combined verbal and math only) or the ACT in the year which it was taken to be eligible.

Students who are admitted to McGeorge School of Law, who meet the LSAT waiver requirements and do not take the LSAT, will be awarded a scholarship that covers 50% of law school tuition. The scholarship is renewable each year in which the student remains in the top half of their law school class. If an eligible applicant takes the LSAT, the applicant will not receive the 50% scholarship but will be subject to the current merit scholarship policy.

Videos

Hear what students and program director, Dr. Cynthia Ostberg, have to say about the Pacific Legal Scholars Program. To hear from more students, visit our Multimedia page.